Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
The decision is a blow to the Harris campaign's efforts to woo working-class voters in swing states.
15-year-old girl arrested in Jinja for aborting twins
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Liz Truss fanclub demands Jacob Rees-Mogg gets top Tory job as party is too left-wing
Supporters of the Popular Conservatism group, which was launched by Liz Truss, want Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg installed as Tory Party chairman after he was booted out by voters
Armed security officer fired after leaving gun in Arlington elementary bathroom
An armed school security guard was fired after forgetting their gun belt in an Arlington Independent School District bathroom. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon. Parents were notified about the incident in a letter.
Land survey in Bihar likely to have significant impact on Assembly election due next year
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiates massive land survey ahead of Assembly election to digitize records and settle disputes.
Timeline of the death of Pauline Hanna and the trial of Philip Polkinghorne
As the jury begins to consider the evidence, here's a recap of how this case unfolded.
Ukraine should be allowed to join Nato, Boris Johnson urges
Mr Johnson admitted the United States and its allies would be alarmed about Ukraine joining the military alliance while fighting was ongoing. He also admitted the decision depends above all on the US.
EFCC operatives try to forcefully arrest me, fire gun shots – Yahaya Bello
Apparently puzzled by EFCC's late night's action, Mr Bello's media team said the commission refused to get get hold of the former governor for interrogation after surrendering himself earlier on Wednesday.
'Cuts hurt': Rallying cry for Dunedin hospital march
The march for the new Dunedin hospital is on.  Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is urging the public to join a protest rally opposing any clinical cuts...
Harry and Meghan to stay publicly neutral in US presidential election
The couple marked National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday by getting the Archewell team to take part in a letter-writing activity.
Morning Digest | Second wave of blasts in Lebanon kill 20, injures hundreds; Kerala confirms second Mpox case in UAE returnee, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 19, 2024
Furious locals slam underwater sculpture confused for a drowned woman
Furious homeowners in Canterbury have been left outraged after a 'distasteful' underwater sculpture was confused for a drowned woman.
Trump says he'll probably meet Ukrainian President Zelensky next week
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is planning to visit the city at the center off false migrants-eating pet claims within the next two weeks.
Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours
Half of community pharmacies will be balloted on "working to rule" in protest over budget cuts and workload.
Short Stirling Air Disaster: Five people who died in aircraft tragedy 'will never be forgotten'
An unremarkable field off the A608 in Annesley is the site of a tragic and relatively unknown piece of history
Far-right protest expected in Nottingham as counter group warns of 'vigorous response'
Nottinghamshire's police and crime commissioner recently warned that far-right violence could 'reignite' easily
School catchment change for Chase Farm estate scrapped after concerns about 'unfair' sibling splitting
Parents on the Chase Farm development in Gedling could have ended up with their children at different schools
The town on the edge of Peak District well on the way to being free of drug gangs
More than 80 arrests have been made and five properties have been issued with closure notices
'Good' Normanton school is helping pupils 'reach for the stars', Ofsted says
It will be one of the last schools to be awarded one of the judgements 'outstanding', 'good', 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate'
Gardai believe encrypted chats uncovered in global swoop will bring biggest crime gang to justice
Gardai are confident they will nail the leaders of ‘The Family’ crime group
Labour councillor accuses Greens of planning 'no-go zone for disabled people'
It comes after comments made by a Green councillor in the wake of a city centre transport consultation
Error causes $2M deficit
The Kamloops-Thompson school district says there hasn’t been any staffing cuts as a result of an accounting error that has caused a $2 million deficit.
Plymouth's abandoned register office to be auctioned and could be a hotel
It's earmarked for a 'quality' hotel and 52 homes
Pollution levels are STILL too high in 64 Greater Manchester places as Clean Air Zone saga continues
Campaigners are calling for action after 'endless delays'
Sinn Féin criticises Govt over pension tax break
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the Government has given a massive tax break to people with gold plated pensions.
A daily perk for those living in one of Greater Manchester's most picturesque towns could soon be 'lost forever'
There are concerns a new plan will push the area beyond breaking point
'National emergency' as hundreds of children 'contained' illegally in holiday lets
Hundreds of vulnerable children are being "contained" illegally in holiday lets, Airbnbs and caravans across the UK, because of a chronic national shortage of children's secure care placements.
Evangelicals voting Harris?
When the Rev. Lee Scott publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president during the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call on Aug. 14, the Presbyterian pastor and farmer said he was taking a risk.
Flips, flops and surges
If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected.
When the world said goodbye to the Queen
At 11am two years ago today, the nation and hundreds of millions of people across the world turned on their televisions to watch the final goodbye to the woman who gave them everything.
Independent reviewer into delayed West Midlands transport project to be appointed 'within days'
Earlier this year, it was announced a number of major transport projects were to be delayed
Teachers in England given lie-ins twice a week under new rules
Teachers at a state secondary school in west London, in the capital city, say having a double period off one morning a week has changed their lives.
£300 Winter Fuel Payments could be SAVED for all with new vote looming
A union motion to condemn the cut from Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves could prove embarrassing for the PM at the party’s first gathering since taking power.
Welsh Labour minister defends cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners
Conservative members of the Senedd called for the Welsh government to back their demands for winter fuel payments to be restored to all pensioners during a debate on Wednesday
Meet Prince William's new right-hand man - a seasoned helicopter pilot
Squadron Leader Mike Reynolds is heading on secondment from the Royal Air Force to replace Commander Rob Dixon, who is heading back to the Royal Navy after four years.
What are the safest countries on Earth if World War III starts?
The recent surge in global conflict has led to speculation that World War III could be on the horizon. So, what are the safest countries to be in if World War III does take place?
Political system under stress
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where conspiracy theories have fueled bomb threats. Violent rhetoric is rippling across social media.
Municipality spends R160k to help four employees get driver's licence
A cash-strapped Mpumalanga municipality has spent R160,000, three times that the normal price, to upgrade driver licences of four staff members.
Teachers offered lie-ins and WFH options to join the profession
The incentives are designed to encourage a better work-life balance in order to attract new recruits and prevent teachers from leaving the classroom all together.
The Netherlands demand opt-out of EU migration rules
The new Dutch government which came to power in November is planning to declare an 'asylum crisis' to pave the way for tougher measures.
I thought I'd found chocolate buttons but they were coins worth £100k
Tony Asquith unearthed the find while searching a recently ploughed field in August 2022 in Lenham, near Maidstone, in Kent.
Weekly rubbish collections in Solihull scrapped as food waste bins approved
Weekly food waste collections set to be introduced in Solihull in a bid to increase recycling rates
Jackie Baillie urges Labour Government to 'listen' to Winter Fuel Payment backlash as she is heckled by furious voters
The veteran MSP looked uncomfortable as audience members rounded on the Labour Government.
Estyn inspection praises Ysgol Bro Eirwg, Cardiff where non-Welsh speaking families are sending their kids
Less than a quarter of pupils at the school come from families where Welsh is spoken at home
Sobering find: Calls for pints to scrapped and pubs to be made to serve beer in smaller glasses to boost Brits' health
Calls have been made for the government to order pubs to serve beer in smaller glasses to improve the health of the British public.
We live in 'birthplace of the bike' but it's a no-go zone for cyclists
Residents in Dumfries and Galloway, in Scotland, say the poor network of cycle routes has transformed it into a death trap for cyclists.
Green light for outside Solihull bar despite neighbours' concerns pubgoers 'urinate in gardens'
Brickmakers Arms granted permission for outside bar
OPW to be probed by Oireachtas spending watchdog on Leinster House bike shed
The Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard on Thursday morning that politicians were not “prepared to stand by anymore and allow officials make decisions” that impact them at election time
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